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St. Catherines Living Center
1307 N 7th St., Wahpeton, ND 58075 · Richland County · (701) 642-6667
49 certified beds, about 44 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1976
CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse in a recent inspection Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 355033 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 28, 2026, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the North Dakota average is 5.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 7 health citations since October 2023, 3 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 3 fines totaling $47,722 in the last three years; the largest was $23,566, and the latest is dated January 26, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.41 hours per resident per day, against 4.42 across North Dakota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.52 of those hours.
56.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (North Dakota average 48.8%).
CMS links it to Benedictine Health System, an affiliated group of 23 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
010/23
111/24
103/25
501/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 7 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
3D
1E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
January 28, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of the facility reported incident (FRI) and investigation, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents remained free from abuse for 1 of 1 closed record (Resident #51) who displayed physical behaviors towards another resident. Failure to protect residents from physical abuse resulted in injury and pain. This citation is considered past non-compliance based on review of the corrective actions the facility implemented immediately following the incident.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and review of professional reference, the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen for 2 of 2 kitchens (North Kitchen and South Kitchen). Failure to ensure tableware is placed on resident meal trays in a sanitary manner and ensure floors, cabinets, and the warewashing machine are free from food, dust, and mineralization debris has the potential for contamination of dishware/food and may result in foodborne illness to residents, staff, and visitors.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy, and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a clean and homelike environment for 2 of 9 sampled residents (Resident #9 and #34) with a shared bathroom. Failure to maintain a clean and sanitary bathroom does not promote a homelike living environment or enhance the resident's quality of life.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure accurate medication labeling and storage for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #3) observed receiving insulin and 1 of 3 medication carts (cart #700). Failure to ensure proper medication labeling and storage may result in medication errors and unauthorized access to medications. Review of the facility policy titled Labeling of Medications due to order change occurred on 01/28/26. This undated policy stated, . 1. If change in medication dose pharmacy either A) sends a see mar for orders label . or B) sends new label . 2. If pharmacy does not send a see mar for order label the nursing staff are to continue to administer the correct does per the physician orders in the electronic records until pharmacy has complied. [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, review of facility policy and staff interview, the facility failed to follow standards of infection control and prevention for 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #14) and one supplemental (Resident #30) observed during cares. Failure to practice infection control standards related to glove use and hand hygiene has the potential to spread infection throughout the facility. Review of the facility policy titled Hand Hygiene occurred on 01/29/26. This policy revised September 2023, stated, . Times to Perform Hand Hygiene are, but not limited to: . Before and after direct resident contact . assisting a resident with personal cares . assisting a resident with toileting . After removing gloves . - Observation on 01/25/26 at 1:12 p.m. showed a certified nurse aide (CNA) (#3) transferred Resident #30 to the toilet using a stand lift. [...]
March 11, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of facility policies, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide the necessary care and treatment for 1 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #2) with impaired skin integrity of the feet/toes. Failure to assess, monitor, and treat skin issues in a timely manner resulted in a delay of treatment and contributed to Resident #2's hospitalization for amputation of fourth and fifth toes.
November 26, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- J Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility reported incident (FRI) and investigation reports, record review, review of facility policy, and staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to provide an environment free of verbal abuse for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #19) with an allegation of abuse. Failure to identify abuse and ensure residents are free from verbal abuse and abusive gestured language, which includes disparaging and derogatory terms caused fear, anxiety, mental anguish, and psychosocial harm. During the on-site recertification survey and FRI investigation, the team consulted with the State Survey Agency (SSA) on 11/21/24 at 8:44 a.m. and determined an immediate jeopardy (IJ) situation existed on 10/21/24. [...]
October 31, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations on file: 1 on January 28, 2026, 1 on November 26, 2024, 3 on October 31, 2023.
Every fire safety citation5 citations
- B Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
- B Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- B Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | Fine | $8,608 |
| March 11, 2025 | Fine | $15,548 |
| November 26, 2024 | Fine | $23,566 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.41 | 4.42 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.52 | 0.93 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.93 | 3.80 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.92 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.97 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 56.4% | 48.8% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 42.9% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.33 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.60 on weekdays and 2.93 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 25.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.84 in April to June 2025 to 3.41 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.41 | 0.52 | 3.60 | 2.93 | 25.7% | 0 of 90 | 44 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.50 | 0.56 | 3.69 | 3.03 | 23.9% | 0 of 92 | 44 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.61 | 0.61 | 3.82 | 3.05 | 9.7% | 0 of 92 | 44 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.84 | 0.80 | 4.07 | 3.25 | 11.4% | 0 of 91 | 44 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| North Dakota, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.57 | 0.92 | 4.81 | 3.96 | 11.7% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | North Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.3 | 19.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.1 | 17.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.7 | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.0 | 22.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.1 | 19.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.8 | 11.4 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITIES INC. CMS links this home to Benedictine Health System, a group of 23 nursing homes averaging 2.8 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Living Communities Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 06/01/1989 |
| Benedictine Health System | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 06/01/1989 |
| Carley, Gerald | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Glynn, Jeffrey | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2024 | |
| Graeber, Luanna | Corporate director | Individual | 05/18/2023 | |
| Greff, Kevin | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2018 | |
| Hack, Taylar | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Kadrmas, Beverly | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2020 | |
| Lindemann, Gene | Corporate director | Individual | 04/02/2024 | |
| Trupka, Jerry | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2024 | |
| Bergien, Tricia | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/17/2016 | |
| Carley, Gerald | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Rymanowski, Kevin | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/17/2000 | |
| Benedictine Health System | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/1989 | |
| Benedictine Living Communities Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/1989 | |
| Cornelius, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2016 | |
| Schradick, Hannah | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/01/2025 | |
| Carley, Gerald | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 04/20/2026 | |
| Benedictine Health System | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/1989 | |
| Benedictine Living Communities Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/1989 | |
| Cornelius, James | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/13/2025 | |
| Schradick, Hannah | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/01/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 28, 2026: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 28, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 28, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 28, 2026: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.93 hours per resident per day, below the North Dakota average of 3.80.
Other nursing homes nearby
- St. Francis Home Breckenridge, 1.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- St. Gerard's Community of Care Hankinson, 20.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 10 citations
North Dakota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in North Dakota. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: North Dakota Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: North Dakota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, (855) 462-5465. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: North Dakota Deficiency Statement Search, where North Dakota publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is St. Catherines Living Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates St. Catherines Living Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did St. Catherines Living Center get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 28, 2026. The North Dakota average is 5.6.
- Has St. Catherines Living Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $47,722 in the last three years.
- Does St. Catherines Living Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns St. Catherines Living Center?
- CMS lists 22 owners and managers, and links the home to Benedictine Health System. Legal business name: BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITIES INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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